In the Pilot episode they discover Lukes frozen body in a glacier in Fairbanks Alaska. When he is unthawed he returns to his natural living state -- exactly the same age as when he froze - it was like time stood still. The government alerts Lukes son (now in his 60s) that his dad is alive -- and technically younger than him. They then return Luke home and all chaos ensues as Luke tries to adjust to the 20th century.
Luke attempts to get a job, in order to do this he must file for a Social Security Number. This turns out to be quite humerous in-deed as he ahs to report his income and work habits over the past century.
Luke discovers one of his pals from the old days is still alive and is homeless -- very upset he tries to help her win a claim she has on a san fransico hotel. She had won the deed in 1903 to the property the prestigious hotel now sits upon. After a small battle she ends up with free room and board for the rest of her life.
Luke decides to start his own farm - right there in the city! he purchases some goats and a cfew other animals and have the Neighbors in an uproar! they pull him into court to try to prevent it from ruining their neighborhood.
Luke decides he wants a job in his son's Law Firm.
Luke gets involved with a church singing group.
Luke falls for the Cournal's daughter, a young woman who can't decide what she really wants. Luke goes so far as to propose to her.
Luke is accused of burglary and ends up in jail.At the court hearing he proves the accusation is false.
Luke decides to join the Navy, The General tries to stop his application from being processed, to no avail. In desperation they send Luke's look-alike grandson in to fail the doctor's physical exam.
Luke's son is given a telegram from Col. Garroway that was meant for Luke himself. The telegram was sent to Luke just before the avalanche. He was diagnosed with a deadly disease, and according to the letter, was only suppose to live a few months more. They think Luke is dying. But come to find out the cure to this disease turned out to be an extreme cold temperature and plenty of rest, which the glacier had already provided.So Luke is returned to a figure of fine health and should continue to live his extra long life.
Luke once again tries to find a job,and he is suckered into working for a not so nice company when they learn how naive he is.
Luke has to go to an aid of a friend,long deceased, of his from the Civil War. This friend's name has been besmirched, and Luke wants to set it straight.His friends grand daughter is alive however and the two of them come up with the truth before an actual hearring to get the records changed.
Luke and Ken try switching places.
luke gets involved with a group of hippies.
Luke's first Christmas back is anything from dull, when he learns how modern day Christmas works. From electric lights, to simple shopping, Luke is totally amazed,but once again it is proven that family is the real meaning of the holidays.
Luke has to go to a doctor when he starts noticing abnormality's with his health and his behavior.
Luke decides to build a neighborhood Treehouse.
Luke tries to find the location of his old claim.
Luke gets a lesson in Rock N' Roll.
A home siding salesman tries to convince Luke to buy from him.
Luke takes a stab at modern dateing,deciding that he is better off alone for now.
Ken's date confuses Him and Luke and all chaos ensues.
Luke tells a story of how he got his Alaska Claim by winning in a poker hand.
Luke wins a prize for being the 100th customer at a new supermarket.
A newspaper reporter gets wind of Lukes identity and tries to hound him for a story.
Luke's old friend Tanya finally dies, leaving Luke very depressed.
Monte Markham
Luke Carpenter / Ken Carpenter
Arthur O'Connell
Edwin Carpenter
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